Featured Articles by Milwaukee Eye Care Associates

It's been a couple weeks since we saw our LASIK contest winner Tyler for his one day post-operative appointment! We've checked back with him to hear about his LASIK experience. If you have ever considered getting LASIK you're going want to keep reading...Tyler is going to walk us through the process from start to finish!

Have you ever wondered if you can have LASIK?Doyou know that you are a good candidate, butaren't sure where to go or how to proceed with LASIK? There are so many different eye doctors offering LASIK, how doyou know their qualifications?
There are so many different questio...

"Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, cataracts can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. During Cataract Awareness Month in June, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that early detection and treatment of cataracts is critical to preserving sight" - AAO

The snow has melted, heavy winter clothing is put away, snow blowers are back in storage... Time to get the gardensuppliesready, prep the lawn mower andwatch the children run around outside.Despite the fun and excitement, for some of us springtimealso bringsthe...

What makes someone a good LASIK candidate?
There are naturally many factors to consider. At Milwaukee Eye Care Associates, we offer laser vision correction consultations visits at no charge for prospective patients. When you see us for this consultation visit, we look at the power of th...

It goes without saying that organ donation is an important decision and one of the most fulfilling ways of "paying it forward." Signing the organ donor card is not a pointless endeavor -it really does make a difference for so many lives and so many reasons.
Everyone is aware of the most co...

As always here at Milwaukee Eye Care Associates, we are hard at work keeping up with the latest technology in eye care. Today is no exception, and the hot topic is that a revolutionary way to treat glaucoma is in the works! Glaucoma is a condition which results in loss of optic nerve tissue over ...

So it turns out that you needcataract surgery. Maybe you've known for a long time and delayed the decision to have surgery or perhaps you'verecently beendiagnosed and told you need to have surgery soon.
Theprospect of having surgery on your eyes canseemvery sc...

How beautiful it is that we get 4 amazing seasons. Each season brings with it fun and beauty, but many of us deal with seasonal allergies and dread the onslaught of the spring, summer, and fallblooms.
Oh how great winter is, with most of the causes of allergies buried under mounds of snow....

The Holiday Season isin full swing. Children are brainstorming their lists for Santa Claus and parents everywhere are checking ads for the best prices. It is a fun yet stressful time of year for everyone. Many questions run through our minds. Did you buy the perfect gift for your son/...

With technology ever-evolving, the companies that produceour smartphones, tablets and laptops arerising tomeet the demands of their more health conscious consumers. Some of the featuresofferedto easeour visual workloadare the text-to-speech option, text f...

"Am I covered for my routine eye exam? I do have medical insurance."
This is a very common question.Insurancecoverage can be very confusing!There are so many different types of plans, and vision coverage can be tricky to understand. Let's try to clarify a few key points.
The ...

We are proud to welcome Dr. Mackenzie Sward to Milwaukee Eye Care Associates. We are so thrilled about the experience she brings to our staff and patients. She is a comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. She also...

There has been a lot of buzz at Milwaukee Eye Care Associates recently about new treatments for conditions such as wet macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy andmacular edema. The use of intravitreal injections has become more commonplace in recent years and are providing help for condi...

Imagine this scenario:
Your child who has worn glasses for years and now refuses to wear them. You argue and you remind and the glasses are somehow neveron his or her face. Sound at all familiar?
At an age when image seems to be everything, teens sometimes feel self-co...

Total Eclipse of the Sun August 21st, 2017
It's been all over the news for months -on August 21st a rare solar eclipse will occur that will be viewable by the entire continental United States. This is something that nobody should miss out on! We want to sharesome vital inform...

In today's technology-driven society, many parents are worrying about whattheir children are being exposed to. "Screen time" is frequently discussed, and parents question howmuch ofitis safe.There is a growing increase in the use of such devices in the classroom as w...

School is right around the corner and it's time for back-to-school readiness. Think seriously about adding "eye exam" to your list of things to do before school starts.Why start the school yearwith a visualdisadvantage -difficulty seeingthe board, squinting, coming h...

What is this bump on my eyelid?
A stye, sometimes called a hordeolum, is usually caused by a bacterial infection in the eyelid. It is characterized by a small, red, painful bump in the eyelid, near the base of the eyelashes. There are 2 types of hordeola, internal and external.
An internal hor...

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